Searches concluded at Webb House in Crewe

Officers investigating reports of serious offences alleged to have involved members of a religious group called the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light, have now concluded their searches at Webb House in Crewe.

In March 2026, Cheshire Police were made aware of allegations of serious sexual offences, forced marriage and modern slavery, reported to have taken place in 2023.

All of the offences involved one victim, a woman, who was a member of the group at the time the offences occurred.

Following a detailed investigation into the allegations, officers executed three warrants in Crewe on Wednesday 29 April, including at Webb House, leading to the arrest of seven men and three women, all of whom have since been released on conditional pending further enquiries.

Since the warrant, officers have been conducting evidential searches at the property, which have concluded today, Sunday 3 May, and the site has now been released to the residents of Webb House.

The 10 suspects who were arrested in relation to the allegations all have strict bail conditions which prevent them from returning to the site.

Chief Superintendent Gareth Wrigley said: 

“Once again, I would like to thank local residents for their ongoing support and patience following Wednesday's warrants, which resulted in some disruption in the local area.

“While our searches have now concluded, none of the suspects we arrested will be returning to Webb House and we will continue to maintain a uniformed presence in the area to provide reassurance.

"As we have stated from the very beginning, this is not an investigation into religion. Our investigation solely focuses on the serious allegations which have been reported to us. 

“With that in mind, I’d also remind everyone that this remains a live investigation which will take some time, and I would ask that people do not speculate while the case remains ongoing.”